OR HB2337

Oregon Business Development Department must establish certification criteria for "Oregon small business enterprise" status, including maximum employee count, revenue limits, and operating location requirements

Oregon Department of Administrative Services must create a procurement preference program identifying suitable public contracts for certified small businesses and developing strategies to increase their participation

Program must establish targets to reduce disparities identified in the 2023 State of Oregon Disparity Study; department may limit certain procurements to bids solely from certified Oregon small business enterprises

Annual reports to the Governor and Legislature required by December 31, detailing contracts awarded, participating businesses, and aggregate contract values

$233,373 in lottery funds allocated to establish the certification program; provisions take effect 91 days after session adjournment and sunset December 31, 2031